Second grain elevator toppled in Havre

Last week, an old grain elevator was demolished in Havre - and on Monday, a second one was brought down. Watch the video here: Second grain elevator toppled in Havre

For decades, grain elevators have been a cornerstone of Montana’s agriculture-based economy — especially along the Hi-Line. The Great Northern Railway, and later BNSF, built and operated scores of these wooden elevators to collect and ship wheat from rural farms to markets across the country.

Video from last week:

Grain elevator demolition is bittersweet for some in Havre

The wooden elevator on First Street was one of dozens built and operated by the Great Northern Railway, and later BNSF, to collect and ship wheat from rural farms to markets across the country. For decades, these structures were vital to Montana's agricu